The University of Guadalajara is a public university located in Guadalajara, Mexico. It traces its origins back to the Royal and Pontifical University of Guadalajara, established in 1791. It is the second oldest university in Mexico, the seventeenth oldest in North America, and the fourteenth oldest in Latin America. Combining an international outlook with a strong sense of social responsibility, the university’s continuous innovation and commitment to quality have made it one of Mexico’s leading higher education institutions.